subsequence
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sub·se·quence
(sŭb′sĭ-kwĕns′, -kwəns)n.
1. Something that is subsequent; a sequel.
2. The fact or quality of being subsequent.
3. (-sē′kwəns) Mathematics A sequence that is contained in another sequence.
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subsequence
(ˈsʌbsɪkwəns)n
1. the fact or state of being subsequent
2. a subsequent incident or occurrence
3. (Mathematics) maths a sequence derived from a given sequence by selecting certain of its terms and retaining their order. Thus, <a2, a3> is a subsequence of <a1, a2, a3>, while <a3, a2> is not
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sub•se•quence
(ˈsʌb sɪ kwəns)n.
1. the state or fact of being subsequent.
2. a subsequent occurrence, event, etc.; sequel.
[1490–1500]
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Noun | 1. | subsequence - something that follows something else final result, outcome, resultant, termination, result - something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" |
2. | subsequence - following in time lateness - quality of coming late or later in time |
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